December 23, 2013

Today’s featured property is no longer available either in this condition or at this price. Yes, you are now priced out forever! But let’s enjoy what you could have had in 2009, if only you had acted! Thanks very much to Redfin Collections member Quinn, who showcased this place in the awesome gallery Possible Crime Scene. Some Burbed properties are featured there, which is how we found this one and are now returning the favor!

Complete fixer!!! Everything needs replacing. Do not enter. Property is sold "As Is". Trash and garbage have not been removed. Public records do not state Sq Ft of lot nor building. Age is an estimate. Bulldoze and start from scratch.

vintage home in camp meeker off street parking, and, SUN. Bring hammers and contractors and septic pro’s, cause it needs some (a lot) of work. great potential. .did i say off street parking and SUN. .. .. .. .. note lot size. .all sq. ft. via auto fill. . easy to work under house plenty of head space.

Vintage home? How would the agent know? There’s no year given for the structure, although public records say 1938. Which means this house is, um, carry the 3 and… wow, 75 years. Which is five years too young to earn the Burbed “old house” tag!

Fortunately we’ve been provided with an inside look that shows the place is so old, the walls aren’t plumb anymore.

In fact we’re wondering if the interior pictures got mixed up with one of those schoolbus conversions.

As the saying goes Don’t judge a book by the cover. This is a very cute cottage that appears to be in good condition. Perfect for the person who is on the go and doesn’t have a lot of time for yard work and the such. Feels like there is more room in the house than what the square footage reflects!

Other than knowing Santa Rosa is not, was not, and never will be part of the RBA, let’s turn to Bluto for a little more insight on this listing. And enjoy the Streetview on the left, because the agent thinks one picture is sufficient for a house that fells like there is more room than it has room.

way up in Santa Rosa…the "home" is 288 sq. ft, the "lot" is 1800 sq. ft., the price $165K…and this neighborhood is NOT good

But this house is ALL good, if by good we actually mean NOT good. Then again, don’t judge a book by the cover. Although in the case of this house, cover is all you’re going to get.

May 9, 2013

Let’s continue looking at some homes untouched by Bay Area Bubble 4.0 fever! Thanks very much to Burbed reader dollarbin for this fantastic find: over 200 days on the market and wait until you see the price history! Amazing!

Come and see this custom built Eichler in Oakland. You will own the house that everyone talks about. This house is an architectural masterpiece and the additional master bed and bath make it incredible. This is the only Eichler in this part of Oakland. Open House April 6th, 10 AM- 12PM.

Here’s what dollarbin thought of the place:

I’ve been sitting on this one for quite some time and it’s finally pending but as a short sale, I bet it will have a long luxurious escrow. Check out the listing price history, more ups and downs than a whack-a-mole game. Bring on the Eichler lovers!

There’s so much to salute about this property, it’s hard to figure out where to start the rollout. How about we take a look at all the attractive price points it has offered in search of the One True Buyer.

No wonder it’s selling shortly! Don’t miss the Open House, either! Um, whoops. Hey, this is the only Eichler in this part of Oakland!

April 25, 2013

Today’s featured Villa is brought to you by the letter V. Yes, the danged Blogging from A to Z Challenge has not been Vanquished yet. Verily, we have a Vague suspicion that some are Vexed that we’re skipping over the Rodney Dangerfield of the Bay Area, Vallejo. We feel Vallejo’s been Vanquished and another Village needs the Vital exposure this site gives to Bay Area real estate.

Translation: Vacaville, on Burbed for the Very first time, show us your Virtues! We could mention the Very name means, literally, “cow town.” At least Vallejo was named after a Victorious general.

March 22, 2013

Who’s priced out forever, and getting more priced out by the minute in Bay Area Bubble 4.0? Not you! Not when you check out this completely affordable home in Oakmmphf CLOSE TO SAN FRANCISCO. Heck, you could pick up this sweet little lodging on your way home from the grocery store. Well, you could if there were a grocery store anywhere near it.

February 18, 2013

Today’s featured property is brought to you by Burbed reader wahnny. It’s perfect for a quick little mini-vacay, because it’s an easy drive from Google, Facebook, Apple, or wherever you should be working this weekend. Just plop down the cash (easily found behind the couch cushions or by redeeming a couple of stock options), pitch your tent, and enjoy! Plus, you could build a house on it!

Perfect vacation spot with a self sufficient little cabin. Off the grid with spring fed water. A wonderful tree house, a zip line, a foot bridge PLUS your own beach on Soquel Creek (year round water) Great place to get away, enjoy the peace and quiet. Read a book, go for a hike, let you kids enjoy the the outdoors! Can’t see a neighbor who you all share in the road maintenance.

Here’s why wahnny sent in this delightful home away from home (that is, if by home, we actually meant a place that doesn’t have a house for grown-ups on site).

Just came across this offbeat/offgrid Scotts Valley getaway. What an interesting use of children, to help sell property. And deep in the woods no less!

Unlike the "mini-San Simeon" property, this one actually has a zip line, as well as other fun structures (cabin, treehouse), and isn’t as far from civilization/paved roads. And it has "beach" access (to the creek) too!

Given its relative proximity to the RBA, relative RBA pricing, and r3ltrd copyspeak, it’s quite clear who this would appeal to!

Every rule we’ve ever heard about staging a property for sale says to take family photos out of the house, because the buyers want to visualize themselves in the house. If they see pictures of your family, then that makes it harder for them to see themselves living there. Obviously either the agent never heard of this rule, or she has some really obstinate sellers. Why? This property features a bunch of family snaps instead of the usual listing photos.

And whoever’s idea this was, they really want you to admire the family. The pictures of the grounds that left the wife and kiddies out are not the sharpest prints in the drawer.

Just wait until you meet “can’t see a neighbor who you all share in the road maintenance.” We double dog dare you to share in the road maintenance with someone you can’t see.

Bunus: Be sure to check out the listing history.

Extra-super-bunus: Last sale (at $190K in 2007) and the older photos are still available for your viewing pleasure. You can tell this one on the right is from the old set, because it’s actually focused.

December 21, 2012

It’s time for another expedition a little further from the usual Google-Facebook-Twitter locations, locations, locations. Today’s featured frontage is a full-on flip, thanks to Burbed reader dollarbin!

Freshly Remodeled 3 bedroom 2 bath Eichler home at the end of a cul de sac. Short walking distance to schools in nice stable neighborhood. new roof, all new plumbing, upgraded electrical service, wiring and light fixtures, new heater, and water heater upgraded kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless appliances. all double paned windows

Granite and stainless and panes, oh my! And dollarbin has another reason to send in this listing. Let’s listen in.

I was checking out the listing for this Watsonville flat-top. Looking at the listing I noticed that it sold back in April for roughly half the price. Fortunately, the old listing also has interior photos.

Subject located on corner lot at end of road. Large backyard patio area. Centrally located near all amenities. Interior of home is vandalized and will require much TLC. Good opportunity for a contractor/investor fixer.

Let’s enjoy that original artwork, then.

And best of all, these pictures are actual size. So for once you don’t have to go to the listing to embiggen them.

But the photo of the living room above is the only picture that we can tell for sure was taken in the same house. See if you can identify some of the others!

And note the good wishes the artist left for the future homeowners. It’s in red so you can’t miss it. SUCCESS.

December 12, 2012

Today’s feature caught our eye on a political site’s discussion area that doesn’t usually get into real estate. The topic was those disadvantaged $250K a year families who are going to get dinged with new taxes, which is so unfair! These put-upon engines of economic advancement are hardly making it! Why after spending all their take-home pay on a high-priced mortage or rent payments, private school or college tuition for the kiddies, sky-high taxes, fully funding their retirement plans, restaurants, gifts, vacations, clothing, cable (of course including HBO and Showtime), utilities, cleaning services (housekeeper and pool) 16 cell phone lines, internet, car payments for the new BMW, the current Mercedes and the old (2011) Audi, why before you know it these unfortunate folks in the top 5% are barely clearing anything!

Fortunately, one of the respondents noted that living in San Francisco really did not have to cost so much. We thank our political participants for pointing us to this house.

Opportunity In Bayview! Close To Gilman Rec, Brete Harte Elementary And Steps To Candlestick Park. Some Interior Walls And Flooring Have Been Removed. Buyer To Investigate To Their Satisfaction. Property Is Not Being Shown At This Time, Please Check Back After October 29Th.

While the property is still Not Being Shown At This Time, seeing is believing!

This home has potential all over, especially In The Electrical Wiring. You’ll have no trouble confirming this, what with Some Interior Walls and Flooring helpfully Removed.

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